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A male Labrador dog of 8 months old presented with history of alopecia for past seven days. Moist erythematous lesions on pinna of ear, ventral and lateral parts of abdomen were observed. Impression smear revealed budding yeast cells of Malassezia spp. organisms were confirmed as Malassezia pachydermatis by culture and isolation and urease test. Animal was successfully treated with Ketoconazole. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

A pup was presented with intermittent seizures. Ear swab collected demonstrated Otodectes cynotis mite. The pup was treated with ear cleaning and Ivermectin as otic drops, Cephalexin and tapered dosing of glucocorticoids for six days. After twenty one days of treatment, the pup recovered uneventfully. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

A study was conducted to evaluate the efficacy of Clindamycin once daily orally in the management of canine deep pyoderma caused by Staphylococcus in-vitro and in-vivo. Twelve dogs presented with symptoms of deep pyoderma and positive cultures of Staphylococcus sp. were selected for the study. The sensitivity of staphylococcal cultures to Clindamycin was done in-vitro and dogs were treated with Clinidamycin @ 11mg/kg b.wt. for 21 days and response to therapy was assessed. All 12 isolates were sensitive to Clindamycin in-vitro. Eleven dogs treated with Clindamycin showed excellent response. Complete resolution of infection was observed on 21st day in seven cases. Recovery was observed in 28 days in another four cases. In one case, even after two months of treatment with Clindamycin, complete cure was not obtained. Recurrence was reported in one dog after three months. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]